What’s on your travel bucket list?
Photo by Sidimomo.
Many people have a bucket list and some may even have more than one. I have many as well, but my favorite one is my travel bucket list of places all around the world that I hope to one day visit.
Here are my top 5 locations on my travel bucket list:
1. Zip Line over the Cloud Forest in Monteverde, Costa Rica
A suspension bridge hangs high in a rainforest in Monteverde, Costa Rica.
While there are a number of organizations that allow nature enthusiasts to zip line through forests in Costa Rica, if I were to brave this breath-taking adventure, I would take on the Sky Trek Canopy Tour. It not only includes zip lines, but also a series of trails and suspension bridges to provide for the ultimate experience.
What could be more fun than witnessing the amazing Cloud Forest as you zip line over the canopy?
2. Experience the history of Jerusalem, Israel
The Temple Mount is one of the most highly regarded religious sites in Jerusalem.
Photo by Godot13.
Jerusalem is one the oldest cities in the world. One can only the imagine the abundant history that this town has to tell. If you’re interested in religion, this is the place to begin since it is considered a holy place for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
There’s an abundance of mosques and other holy places such as The Temple Mount pictured above where one can experience more in this historic city than imaginable.
3. Celebrate El Día De Los Muertos in Mexico
Women dressed for El Día De Los Muertos prepare for the celebration. Photoby Jaredzimmerman (WMF) .
Many people have heard of El Día De Los Muertos, or The Day Of The Dead, which takes places in Mexico every year on October 31st through November 2nd. This 3-day celebration is to honor the lives of friends and family members who have passed away.
Marigolds, sugar skulls, pan de muerto (a special bread), costumes, and altars with pictures and candles to light the pathway for the spirits to come celebrate are all elements of one of the biggest holidays in Mexico.
4. Gain a French and Arabic cultural experience in Rabat, Morocco
A Kasbah in Morocco sits at the mouth of the Bou Regreg River. Photo by Elooas.
The country of Morocco has always been high up on my travel bucket list because of it’s connection to both the French and Arabic languages which I hope to one day learn. The city of Rabat is the second largest in Morocco and one of the best places to engulf oneself in the language and culture of the country.
5. Attend the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
The Washington Monument seen through the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C.
Photo byScott Bauer.
What travel locations are on your bucket list? Leave your comments below. We love to hear from you!
This post was written by Kathryn Johnson, a junior majoring in Spanish at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
Kathryn’s passion for travel blossomed from her love for foreign language In August, 2015, she plans to volunteer in France or Morocco before traveling to Spain for a semester-long study abroad experience.
Kathryn is currently learning about travel marketing and social media during an internship with VentureTime Travel.
View her LinkedIn profile at to learn more about her accomplishments and future goals.
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